A major spring nor'easter is set to hit the Northeast and New England this week, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snow to some areas. This follows an unusually quiet winter season and a tornado in California over the weekend. Residents in the affected areas should be prepared for potential flooding, power outages, and other disruptions, and should monitor the latest forecasts and have an emergency plan in place.
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A powerful storm system is bringing flooding, landslides, and heavy rains and snow to California, with the National Weather Service issuing a warning for the upper elevations of the Sierra from south of Yosemite National Park to north of Lake Tahoe. The Susan River is forecast to rise significantly, potentially affecting homes, roads, and bridges, while Sacramento fire officials plan to broadcast evacuation announcements from a helicopter and a boat. Humboldt County, which was hit by an earthquake last week, is also seeing roadways beginning to flood, with a bridge potentially closing again if the Eel River gets too high.
Two people have died in a rock slide at Yosemite National Park this week, with the identities of the victims yet to be released. The park, which welcomed 3.3 million visitors in 2021, has closed Big Oak Flat Road east of Foresta as a result of the incident, which is currently under investigation.